British assistant director and film producer (1971–2023)
Jamie Christopher (1 July 1971 – 29 August 2023) was a British assistant director and film producer. He worked on numerous films including the Harry Potter series, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Early life
Christopher's parents, Malcolm J. Christopher and Penny Christopher both worked in the film industry.[1]
Career
Christopher's first credited role was as a third assistant director on Alien 3.[1]
Christopher worked in the first assistant director role, or the same role for a second unit for all eight Harry Potter movies.[1]
He often worked with James Gunn, Rian Johnson, and Kevin Feige.[2]
Death
Christopher died in Los Angeles of heart complications on 29 August 2023, at the age of 52.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ a b c d Kit, Borys (30 August 2023). "Jamie Christopher, Top-Notch Assistant Director for Marvel, Harry Potter Movies, Dies at 52". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ a b Scorziello, Sophia (30 August 2023). "Jamie Christopher, Assistant Director for Marvel, Rian Johnson, Harry Potter Films, Dies at 52". Variety. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (30 August 2023). "Jamie Christopher Dies: Marvel Studios And 'Harry Potter' Assistant Producer/Director Was 52". Deadline. Archived from the original on 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
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